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An enchanting new Appalachian voice wraps her rambling mind around a dream; it sounds like the soul child of Bob Dylan and Dolly Parton.”NPRNewport Live and the Norman Bird Sanctuary are excited to wind up their 4th annual Summer Outdoor Concert Series with Alexa Rose.
“An enchanting new Appalachian voice wraps her rambling mind around a dream; it sounds like the soul child of Bob Dylan and Dolly Parton.” - NPR
Alexa Rose was born in the Alleghany Highlands of western Virginia, raised in the tiny railroad town of Clifton Forge. Though no one in her immediate family played or sang, she inherited a deep musical legacy.
“Growing up I would hear stories of my great-grandfather Alvie who, for a time, lived and played with [bluegrass great] Lester Flatt when they were both young men,” says Rose. “Apparently, Lester tried to get him to move to Nashville and pursue a career. But my great-grandfather decided to stay in the mountains with his wife on their farm.”
That sense of place and storytelling spirit became woven into Rose’s voice and songwriting. In 2019, she released her debut album Medicine For Living, the title track of which won Merlefest’s revered Chris Austin Songwriting Contest. Her 2021 follow up Headwaters garnered national attention from American Songwriter and Rolling Stone, among others. Rose wrote most of the album in the early stages of the pandemic, which she astutely characterizes as having “that weird lucid feeling of not-time.”
“Headwaters are the source of a river. The furthest point from where water merges with something else. They are not mighty. Just a network of small tributaries, like a creek, not necessarily picturesque, but they’re the most important part of the river. Water is fluid and inconsistent and sacred and indifferent. You can be miles down a river, but you’re still at the origin. And in that way, water feels like it has transcended time. That’s how these songs found me—the same way memories do, in that slivering, elusive water. As quickly as you come across them, you bend in another direction.”
Perhaps following in the steps of her great grandfather, Rose’s songs feel like oil paint landscapes of her own life in the mountains, often wringing out the beauty in mundanity and exploring timeless topics. Her earnest, well crafted stylings are a multi-layered merger of old country music and traditional folk songs, colored by rock and roll and mountain soul.
About the Evening
Newport Live and Norman Bird Sanctuary present the third season in their "Summer Outdoor Concert Series" at the beautiful Norman Bird Sanctuary in Middletown, Rhode Island. Tickets for this previously sold-out series will go quickly. Advance ticket purchase is recommended.
Beer from Ragged Island Brewing and wine from Newport Vineyards will be available for purchase along with soft drinks. Merchandise will also be available for purchase.
Doors open at 6:00 p.m. and ticket-holders are welcome to bring a picnic to enjoy dinner on Mabel's Studio Lawn overlooking the fields and ocean prior to the show. Please note that outside drink is NOT permitted. In the case of inclement weather, the concert will be held in the Sanctuary's Barn.
About the Venue
The Norman Bird Sanctuary is a wildlife sanctuary and environmental education center. All guests are asked to respect the following guidelines:
-Smoking and vaping are strictly prohibited.
-Outside beverages and seating are not permitted.
-Dogs are not allowed.
Weather
All concerts will be held rain or shine. Be prepared for extremes such as sunshine, heat, wind, or rain. Dress accordingly. In case of rain, we'll meet you in the barn.
Parking
Please park in the main Norman Bird Sanctuary parking lot only.
Refreshments
A selection of beer, wine, and soft drinks will be available for purchase. No outside beverages will be permitted.
Disruptive and Improper Conduct
Participants are expected to conduct themselves in an orderly fashion and to refrain from conduct and language that would be offensive and/or disruptive to performers or other event participants. Participants who violate these rules may be asked to leave.
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Event Venue & Nearby Stays
583 3rd Beach Road,Middletown,02842,US, United States
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